Brain metastases from rectal cancer – case report

Authors

  • Jakub Litak Oddział Neurochirurgii i Neurochirurgii Dziecięcej w Lubline
  • Maciej Kamiński Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
  • Agnieszka Budny Centrum Onkologii Ziemi Lubelskiej im. Św Jana z Dukli
  • Cezary Grochowski Katedra Anatomii Człowieka Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Lublinie
  • Joanna Litak Centrum Onkologii Ziemi Lubelskiej im. Św Jana z Dukli
  • Piotr Kamieniak Oddział Neurochirurgii i Neurochirurgii Dziecięcej w Lublinie

Keywords

Rectal cancer, brain metastases.

Abstract

Colorectal  origin of  brain metastases (BM) are relatively  rare in oncological practice.  Represent 0,6% to 3,2% of all brain metastatic lesions with median survival time of 2.8–5.4 months. Only very few patients survive more than 1 year. Metastases spread to the brain reflecting  the vascular anatomy.  Colorectal metastases appear early and more frequently  in pulmon and liver. BM use to be called late metastases. Thanks to highier availability of diagnostic methods as a CT or MRI detectability of BM  raised significantly. Early diagnosis and treatment of BM  provide proper quality of life for patient  ,  in addition to adequate control of prime colorectal cancer.

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2017-04-20

How to Cite

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LITAK, Jakub, KAMIŃSKI, Maciej, BUDNY, Agnieszka, GROCHOWSKI, Cezary, LITAK, Joanna and KAMIENIAK, Piotr. Brain metastases from rectal cancer – case report. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 20 April 2017. Vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 497-503. [Accessed 20 November 2024].

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2017)

Section

Case Reports

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